Ashes Weekly
The Guardian
Join Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon for a weekly dose of the smartest commentary and the best analysis from the Guardian's cricket experts in both England and Australia throughout the Ashes series
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Jan 9, 2026 • 50min
How can England rise again from the Ashes? – Ashes Weekly podcast
After a humbling 4-1 defeat in Australia, England’s approach to the series and Test cricket itself has been under the microscope. Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Emma John and Ali Martin for a look back on the 2025-26 series
Dec 28, 2025 • 49min
England bounce back in madcap Melbourne Test – Ashes Weekly podcast
Geoff Lemon, a cricket writer for Guardian Australia, shares his insights on pitch conditions and the Australian perspective. Barney Ronay, the Guardian's chief sports writer, provides humorous yet candid commentary on the quality of play and Test cricket's future. Ali Martin, cricket correspondent, offers context on team preparation and selection. The discussion dives into England's surprising win in Melbourne, the implications of pitch conditions, and the need for improved coaching and player readiness as they face the future in Test cricket.
Dec 22, 2025 • 52min
Over in 11 days: how England lost the Ashes – Ashes Weekly podcast
England travelled to Australia with high hopes of regaining the Ashes. But defeat in Adelaide consigned them to an insurmountable 3-0 deficit and a lot of tough questions about how it went so wrong. Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Barney Ronay and Ali Martin to discuss it all
Dec 15, 2025 • 40min
Adelaide or bust: should England ditch Bazball? – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Taha Hashim to preview the third Test in Adelaide. Do England rip up their Bazball gameplan or double down against Australia?
Dec 8, 2025 • 44min
Starc shines for Australia as England slump again – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and James Wallace to discuss another humbling defeat for England as Australia took full control of the series in Brisbane, with Mitchell Starc starring
Dec 3, 2025 • 38min
Can England bounce back in Brisbane? – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden chats with Geoff Lemon, a cricket writer and commentator from Guardian Australia, Emma John, a Guardian cricket analyst focused on England, and Sam Perry, a cricket commentator from The Great Cricketer. They dive into England's need for a tactical reset after their defeat in Perth, the implications of Mark Wood's absence, and the unique challenges posed by the Gabba's pink ball. The panel debates England's aggressive approach versus traditional tactics and offers predictions for the upcoming Test.
Nov 23, 2025 • 47min
England collapse and Travis Head steals the show – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Jim Wallace to discuss a humbling defeat for England in the first Test in Perth that ended three days early
Nov 20, 2025 • 50min
Will England capitalise against a weakened Australia? – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon are joined by Ali Martin and Andy Bull to look ahead to the hotly-anticipated first Ashes Test in Perth
Nov 14, 2025 • 50min
Who are the 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers? – Ashes Weekly podcast
Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon are joined by Emma John and Ali Martin to discuss the Guardian’s top 100 Ashes cricketers and debate the merits of the top 10 Find the full top 100 list here
Nov 10, 2025 • 45sec
Coming soon: The Guardian Ashes Weekly podcast with Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon
As England head down under to try to regain cricket’s oldest prize, Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon will bring you all the best analysis of the Ashes Test series with regular episodes in the coming weeks
